Larnaca to Thessaloniki Flights

Larnaca International Airport

When you're departing Cyprus and searching for flights from Larnaca, ebookers can help you find discounted airfare from major airlines. You'll be flying out of Larnaca International Airport, which is located approximately three miles from the city's centre. Your trip to the airport should take around ten minutes from downtown Larnaca.

Parking at Larnaca International Airport

If you're driving to the airport, call ahead to ensure a parking space for your vehicle. Larnaca International Airport offers long-term parking in lots P2 and P3. Daily rates for up to five days of parking are €12, while parking for five days or more is €6 per day. The airport is currently upgrading its parking facilities and expects to double the available parking spots sometime in 2013.

Ground Transportation to Larnaca International Airport

If you're traveling light, several intercity bus routes will get you to Larnaca International Airport quickly. The Limassol Urban Bus Company and Nicosia Public Transport offer frequent trips from the downtown area to the airport. A taxi from downtown will cost between €7 and €10, and you can arrange pickup ahead of time by calling the airport’s taxi office twenty-four hours a day.

Amenities at Larnaca International Airport

Staff at Larnaca International Airport strive to make passengers comfortable when they're waiting for flights. You can browse the airport's many duty-free shops or kick back with your laptop and enjoy the free Wi-Fi service in the VIP business lounge. You will find several cafes, restaurants, and snack bars around the airport, so you can get a quick cup of coffee and sandwich before you board your flight. No matter if you're leaving Cyprus for a weekend jaunt to Europe or planning an extended stay at an exotic location, ebookers can help you find the best deals on flights from Larnaca.

Flying into Thessaloniki International Airport

Thessaloniki International Airport, officially known as Macedonia International Airport, is located at Thermi, about nine miles south-east of the city centre. Expect the airport to be quite busy when you arrive, as it is the main air transportation hub for Northern Greece. The airport has one terminal and two runways, and it services about twenty-five carriers, including Aegean Airlines, Alitalia, easyJet, and Ryanair. If you want to find the cheapest airfare to Thessaloniki, use ebookers to compare flights.

Ground Transportation from the Airport

The easiest way to get from the airport to the centre of the city is by taxi. The ride costs approximately €20. However, taxis at the airport can be in short supply if you arrive between the hours of 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. or 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you can't find a taxi, you can take the twenty-four-hour OASTH public bus into the city, to the central passenger railway station, or to the Macedonia InterCity Bus Terminal on the west side of the city. The bus is number 78, and a ticket costs €0.90.

Weather Conditions in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki's weather is affected by its location on the coast. Summers are hot, with humid nights and daily highs of around 31°C. The winter months are relatively mild with the occasional snowfall. In January, the coldest month, expect the average daily temperature to be around 6°C. Be prepared for fog, since the city averages 193 foggy days a year.

Things to Do in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki is considered the cultural capital of Greece, so there's lots of sightseeing to do. Touring the city's Byzantine churches is a must, as well as taking a stroll through the Turkish public baths. A visit to the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and the Museum at the White Tower should be part of any itinerary. Tsimiski Street and Proxenou Koromila Avenue are the city's most popular shopping areas and are also worth a visit. Use ebookers to plan your stay in Thessaloniki so that you can be sure to pay the lowest rates on flights and accommodation.